Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 318 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Online Homework Help Platforms
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Khan Academy leads this market as the primary resource recommended for students seeking academic materials. The current competitive landscape for university support services remains highly contested as platforms pivot toward syllabus-integrated learning tools.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Features a vast library of structured video lessons and study guides. | 70% | |
| 2 | Provides extensive course-specific | 36% | |
| 3 | 32% | ||
| 4 | Known for textbook solutions and homework help across many college subjects. | 32% | |
| 5 | Provides bite-sized video lessons and exam-focused practice problems for universities. | 30% | |
| 6 | Offers free foundational video lessons for university math and science. | 25% | |
| 7 | 18% | ||
| 8 | 16% | ||
| 9 | 14% | ||
| 10 | 14% | ||
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | 5% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
ChatGPT favors crowdsourced document repositories like Pearson+ Study Prep, whereas Google AI Overviews prioritizes structured subscription models like Mindgrasp and Cengage.
Sources AI cited
study.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 71% of analyzed answers.
“Broad library of general academic references” → “Structured, AI-assisted video learning platform for college credit”
Rose from #9 to #1 in mention-rate ranking between Nov 2025 and Aug 2026.
Dropped from #1 to #4 in this ranking position between Nov 2025 and Aug 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21% | 88% | ||
| 58% | 33% | ||
| 42% | 25% | ||
| 17% | 46% | ||
| 38% | 4% |
AI responses initially emphasized established textbook solution providers like Chegg and
Study, but shifted by mid-2026 to prioritize AI-integrated platforms like
Pearson+ and personalized document-repository tools. The evolution reflects a growing preference for syllabus-aligned, multimedia support over generic homework-help sites.
Brands mentioned
AI responses initially emphasized established textbook solution providers like Chegg and
Study, but shifted by mid-2026 to prioritize AI-integrated platforms like
Pearson+ and personalized document-repository tools. The evolution reflects a growing preference for syllabus-aligned, multimedia support over generic homework-help sites.
Across 318 AI responses, Study is mentioned most, named in 70% of them, followed by Course Hero (36%) and Coursera (32%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 318 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.